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Shrey Panda - The Walk Alone [Music Review]

August 02, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Instrumentals, Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Instrumental Hip-Hop at it’s finest! Shrey Panda infuses classical vibes to create tracks that tell a story all on their own.

I am more of a lyric guy so it isn’t often that an instrumental truly captures my attention but Austin, Texas’s Shrey Panda has managed to hook me a few times now so I look forward to hearing more from this talented musician.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
August 02, 2024 /Travis Erwin
shreypanda, thewalkalone, laonlock
Instrumentals, Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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    Tjonez The Producer -Everything & Nothing [Review]

    June 24, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Instrumentals

    Rating: 2 out of 5

    “Despite being describe as an instrumental Hip-Hop song, this song has a romantic sex appeal to it. The arrangement of the keys are consistent however, around the 2:30 mark it seems like the song was going off because the volume kept decreasing. The level of sound picked back up but it didn’t give the submission much range after a 2 min listen.It is long for no reason before the shift.”
    — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
    June 24, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
    #LAOnLock
    Instrumentals
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      Shrey Panda - Conquest [Music Review]

      June 17, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Trap

      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

      “A Hip-Hop violinist out of Austin Texas, Shrey Panda is creating a very unique sound. This Instrumental track infuses Hip-Hop sensibilities with Classical music and the talent behind it pours forth like the flow of a dark mysterious river you just can’t turn away from. The track has some harder, almost Industrial tones as it builds and unfurls keeping the listener on the edge of their seat for what will come next.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      June 17, 2024 /Travis Erwin
      shreypanda, laonlock, conquest
      Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Trap
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        Polo & Pan -Requiem [Music Video Review]

        November 29, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Instrumentals, Singer/Songwriter

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Adventurers above all else, French electronic duo Polo & Pan(Paul Armand-Delille and Alexandre Grynszpan) invite you into their colourful world, with music that inspires a child-like wonder and recaptures a sense of fun that is lacking in much of the electronic music scene.”
        “ I would say this is a visually amazing instrumental. To highlight the instruments to where the listener can see and hear the talent is amazing. It tells a movie and keeps you wanting to know what will happen next just to have an in depth artistry ending. ”
        — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
        November 29, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
        LaonLock
        Instrumentals, Singer/Songwriter
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          Sofiane Pamart - Nara [Review]

          October 08, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Instrumentals, Hip-Hop

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “This track toes the line between classical and contemporary and it does so with a cinematic flair that is as mesmerizing as it is alluring and mysterious. Instrumentals are all about evoking an emotional response and attachment and this piano piece certainly did that for me. Calm, but not boring, Mysterious, but not aloof. This is a track that transcends sound and almost feels like visual art.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          October 08, 2020 /Travis Erwin
          sofianepamart, nara, laonlock
          Instrumentals, Hip-Hop
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            Urban Gypsies Quartet - The Prophet [Review]

            July 14, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Jazz

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “I dug the fusion of sounds within this track. The progression and build flawlessly shifted at just the right time to keep the track from growing stale or predictable. The Latin mix and Jazz blend kept a good energy and transported me across the ocean to the cobbled streets of Europe where I could feel the cool condensation of a glass in my mind.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            July 14, 2020 /Travis Erwin
            urbangypsiesquartet, theprophet, laonlock
            Music, Instrumentals, Jazz
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              defbymisadventure - ender [Review]

              May 06, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “It is not easy to create Instrumental Hip-Hop beats that can elevate and stand alone to speak by themselves. Irish ER doctor defbymisadventure has done so with ‘Ender.’ The hard beats and linear build grabbed me, pulled me in, and kept there start to finish. I could feel the intensity within the progression and for the writer in me the story of the track inspired definite imagery. ”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              May 06, 2020 /Travis Erwin
              defbymisadventure, ender, laonlock
              Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop
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                Tranq - Weekend [Review]

                April 10, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “This smooth instrumental track came to us via the Netherlands with the artist note written in Dutch, so I have no idea their comments in regard to intent, but I do know what the piece said to me personally.

                Titled, ‘Weekend,’ I can only guess the piece is meant to convey the mood of a nice relaxing day with no obligation or places to be. And in that regard the vibe landed perfectly. The flow and progression are intriguing enough to keep me on the hook while also establishing a mellow relaxed mindset.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                April 10, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                tranq, weekend, laonlock
                Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop
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                  Woodville - Romeo's Interlude [Review]

                  March 27, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “Instrumentals are perhaps even more subjective than the average piece of music, given you have less to establish an emotional connection. But sometimes less truly is more. ‘Romeo’s Interlude’ pulled me in and held me with its soft tranquility and steady beat, all ushered in with a guitar melody. These layers give the track a nice multi-dimensional vibe.”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  March 27, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                  woodville, romeo'sinterlude, laonlock
                  Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop
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                    pantology - Carry Water [Review]

                    November 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “An Instrumental with nice layers, each adding to the depth and emotional engagement. A hard beat backs it all, and the piano and orchestra sound deliver both a jazz smoothness, and a little funk to the mix.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    November 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    pantology, carrywater, laonlock
                    Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop
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                      C4NTK33P5T1LL - Break Down [Review]

                      November 04, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “An instrumental that stirs emotions completely on its own. The beat is solid hip-hop up and the various overlays each add depth and dimension making this a moody tracks that speaks loudly.”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      November 04, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      C4NTK33P5T1LL, BreakDown, laonlock
                      Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop
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                        mikwerdna - Mostly Clear, Partly Cloudy [Review]

                        October 07, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Instrumentals

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “Listening I thought ... man, this hip=hip instrumental track is making me sleepy.

                        And given the track is part of an upcoming lullaby album ... I’d say it does it’s job perfectly. ”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        October 07, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        mikwerdna, mostlyclear, laonlock
                        Music, Hip-Hop, Instrumentals
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                          Fransoafran - Sky Tribe [Review]

                          September 07, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Jazz

                          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                          “From the first scrape of the bow, this piece begins to weave a story, and the emotional thread carries through a variety of instruments as the sounds build toward climax.”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          September 07, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          fransoafran, skytribe, laonlock
                          Music, Instrumentals, Jazz
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                            ShadowHood - Conquest [Review]

                            September 02, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                            “Telling a story without words is no easy task ,and yet, ShadowHood has accomplished exactly that with this piece.

                            The clarinet drives the narrative, but the downplayed beat is sneaky in the way it lurks behind the scenes pushing and prodding until it needs to burst forth. ”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            September 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            shadowhood, conquest, laonlock
                            Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                              Lindsey Stirling - Artemis [Music Video Review]

                              September 02, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Instrumentals, Commercial

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “Like a real life Goddess plucked from the realm of mythology, Lindsey Stirling weaves magic into this piece with her bowstring. Emotional and evocative, ‘Artemis’ takes aim at your ears with the precision you’d expect from the Goddess of the Hunt.

                              The video is as visually stirring as the music.”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              September 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              LindseyStirling, artemis, laonlock
                              Music Videos, Instrumentals, Commercial
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                                Roosle - Sundays in Orbit [Review]

                                August 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Jazz

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Forget Netflix — what you need is some Roosle and chill.

                                ’Sundays in Orbit’ is an instrumental that brings a kick-back-with-your-feet-up slow vibe, that says ... I got all that I need right this moment, and now I’m gonna sit back and enjoy it.”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                August 09, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                Roosle, SundaysinOrbit, LAonLock
                                Music, Instrumentals, Jazz
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                                  Lucky Chops - Full Heart Fancy [Review]

                                  July 12, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Jazz, Funk

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “The steady horn bass line ties this one together, but what I like most is the varying melodies and changes.

                                  Lucky Chops is actually based in New York City, but this track personally reminds me of my days strolling through New Orleans with the scent of Chicory hanging in the air and the energy of the city surrounding me.”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  July 12, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  LuckyChops, FullHeartFancy, LAonLock
                                  Music, Instrumentals, Jazz, Funk
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                                    Big OC - Flourine [Review]

                                    July 02, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “It’s not easy for an instrumental to grab, much less hold, my attention, but this track does both. The beat is steady, yet transfixing, and there is just enough going on throughout to make the piece interesting, without becoming too hectic.

                                    Emotion invoking and musically appealing, Big OC has something to be proud of with this piece.”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    July 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    BigOC, Flourine, LAonLock
                                    Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                      Lindsey Striling - Underground [Music Video Review]

                                      June 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, EDM, Instrumentals

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Both the music and the video unfold like a theatrical show. Stirring emotion within and dazzling the senses both visually and auditory, Lindsey Striling is an entertainer in ever sense of the word. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      June 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      LindseyStriling, Underground, LAonLock
                                      Music Videos, EDM, Instrumentals
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                                        Prigida - Sally [Review]

                                        June 17, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Instrumentals, Hip-Hop

                                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                        “The subtle mixture of instruments that Prigida delivers in this Lo-Fi Hip Hop instrumental allows you to be mellow all while grooving to the beat.”
                                        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                        June 17, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                        LaonLock, Prigida
                                        Instrumentals, Hip-Hop
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